Production Chemist III

Tri-Valley Career Center; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 86,600 - 119,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

HSA funds

401k plus profit sharing

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Bio-Rad Laboratories is seeking a Production Chemist III in Irvine, CA. The role focuses on bulk formulation of diagnostic reagents, leading GMP-compliant processes, and mentoring a production team to meet stringent quality standards.

Responsibilities include planning manufacturing activities, maintaining GDP/GMP documentation, driving continuous improvement, and collaborating with R&D for product transfers and new recipes.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in manufacturing settings formulating products in biological or life sciences
• GMP manufacturing experience preferred
• Lead Chemist experience preferred
• Experience leading teams or projects
• Experience with ERP systems SAP a plus
• Knowledge of GMP/Laboratory Practices and Excel/Word

Responsibilities

• Formulate diagnostic reagents and manage custom recipes and intermediates
• Lead/train team on manufacturing of mid-to-high complexity products
• Plan, schedule, and organize product teams to meet deadlines
• Maintain quality records per GDP/GMP standards
• Monitor processes and adjust to meet yields
• Lead root cause analyses and implement corrective actions
• Contribute to data entry and inventory control in ERP
• Support product transfer and R&D collaboration
• Lead continuous improvement via Lean Six Sigma

Skills

Team leadership

GMP knowledge

ERP SAP

Excel proficiency

Tools

SAP

Job description

Production Chemist III

Responsibilities

• Responsible for bulk formulating diagnostic reagents of high complexity including custom recipes and intermediates in accordance with approved written procedures and policies.
• Leads/trains team members on the manufacturing of medium to high complexity products
• Participate in the planning, scheduling and organizing product teams to meet production deadlines.
• Responsible for completing production documentation and maintaining quality records to GDP/GMP standards.
• Monitors manufacturing processes and performs adjustments when necessary to meet required yields.
• Performs Variance review and makes necessary notations for process orders for Supervisors and Finance.
• Perform data entry and inventory control utilizing the ERP database.
• Must be able to perform production data trending
• Supports assigned products and serves as a primary technical resource or subject matter expert for various departments/ groups.
• Able to lead/perform Root Cause Analysis, Quality Notification and implement Corrective Actions to improve product quality or process efficiency.
• Participates in/leads continuous improvement projects by analyzing and interpreting experimental data using Lean Six Sigma.
• Assists with generating new procedures and working closely with R&D and product transfer teams.
• Participates in the training and development of new products.
• Assists in building/modifying product recipes and Bill of Materials.

Qualifications

• 8+ years working in a general manufacturing environment formulating products in the areas of biological sciences, life sciences, or an equivalent
• Experience working in a GMP manufacturing environment preferred.
• Lead Chemist experience preferred.
• Must be experienced in using ERP systems- SAP a plus.
• Experience leading teams or projects.
• Independently leads and coordinates work in a production team and makes decisions of moderate scope.
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools- Excel and Word.
• Strong working knowledge of laboratory environment, materials and equipment.

Location

Irvine, California. This position must be based in Irvine, California and requires the employee to be located within commuting distance of the office.

Compensation

The estimated base salary range for this position is $86,600 - $119,200 annually, at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be provided in writing at the time of offer, if applicable, and is based on several factors we believe fairly and accurately impact compensation, including geographic location, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other job permitted factors. This position is also eligible for a variable annual bonus, which is dependent upon achievement of your individual objectives and Company performance.

Benefits

We offer a variety of options, including competitive medical plans for you and your family, free HSA funds, a new fertility offering with stipend, group life and disability, paid parental leave, 401k plus profit sharing, an employee stock purchase program, a new upgraded and streamlined mental health platform, extensive learning and development opportunities, education benefits, student debt relief program, pet insurance, wellness challenges and support, paid time off, Employee Resource Groups, and more.

EEO Statement

Bio-Rad is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and we welcome candidates of all backgrounds. Veterans, people with physical or mental disabilities, and people of all race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin and citizenship status are encouraged to apply.